http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:46:37 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/19/jose-ramirez-hits-2-homers-brayan-rocchio-drives-3-guardians-beat-orioles/stories/20260419120 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/19/jose-ramirez-hits-2-homers-brayan-rocchio-drives-3-guardians-beat-orioles/stories/20260419120#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:24:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/guardians/2026/04/19/jose-ramirez-hits-2-homers-brayan-rocchio-drives-3-guardians-beat-orioles/stories/20260419120 CLEVELAND — José Ramírez homered twice, Brayan Rocchio had three hits and three RBIs, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Orioles 8-4 on Sunday to take three of four from Baltimore. Cleveland Guardians' José Ramírez celebrates as he runs the bases with a solo home run in the fifth inning. Cleveland Guardians' Juan Brito, right, is congratulated by Steven Kwan (38) as he scores in the fourth inning. Baltimore Orioles' Taylor Ward (8) gestures as he runs the bases with a home run in the fifth inning. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/19/mud-hens-drop-series-finale-louisville/stories/20260419118 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/19/mud-hens-drop-series-finale-louisville/stories/20260419118#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:31:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/04/19/mud-hens-drop-series-finale-louisville/stories/20260419118 LOUISVILLE — The Toledo Mud Hens managed a run in the top of the ninth inning but failed to push across the tying tally, falling 2-1 and dropping the series to host Louisville on Sunday. Toledo’s Ben Malgeri follows through on a swing during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on April 12. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/volunteers-return-2nd-wood-county-4-h-day-service/stories/20260419117 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/volunteers-return-2nd-wood-county-4-h-day-service/stories/20260419117#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:06:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/volunteers-return-2nd-wood-county-4-h-day-service/stories/20260419117 BOWLING GREEN — Michael Burwell, executive director of the Kids Coalition Against Hunger, had set the bar high for his group of volunteers on Sunday. Brennan Schroeder, 7, waits to pour soy in a bag while packing meals. A volunteer pours rice in a bag while preparing meals. Eliana Russell, 7, gets a scoop of rice to bag while preparing meals. Attendees look around at the different volunteering activities to do. Volunteers raise their gloved hands in the air before packing meals. Brennan Schroeder, 7, pours soy into a bag while preparing meals. Brennan Schroeder, 7, pours soy into a bag while preparing meals. Blake Villar, 10, pours soy into a bag while preparing meals during the Wood County 4-H Hands to Larger Service Day at the Wood County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green on Sunday, April 19, 2026. From let, Sophia Villar, 11, Blake Villar, 10, and Cathy Hanna prepares meals. Gabe Patterson, 15, brands a piece of a bed. Volunteers make beds. Carys Kellermeier, 10, sews a pillow. Michelle Kellermeier, left, and Carys Kellermeier, 10, make pillows. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/19/toledo-womens-tennis-earns-resilient-win-over-bowling-green-ahead-mac-tourney/stories/20260419107 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/19/toledo-womens-tennis-earns-resilient-win-over-bowling-green-ahead-mac-tourney/stories/20260419107#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:59:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2026/04/19/toledo-womens-tennis-earns-resilient-win-over-bowling-green-ahead-mac-tourney/stories/20260419107 University of Toledo women’s tennis is playing its best at the right time. Toledo’s Iva Jankovic returns the ball. Toledo’s Anastasia Akuginova serves. Toledo gets ready to play Bowling Green. Toledo’s Iva Jankovic serves. Toledo’s Anastasia Akuginova serves. Toledo’s Anastasia Akuginova celebrates a point against Bowling Green. Toledo’s Iva Jankovic returns the ball. Toledo’s Neha Guru returns the ball. Bowling Green’s Qianyu Liu serves. Bowling Green’s Libby Blair returns the ball. Bowling Green’s Kiera Taylor returns the ball. Bowling Green’s Tia Clemens and Qianyu Liu celebrate a point. Bowling Green’s Qianyu Liu and Tia Clemens wait for the serve. Toledo’s Iva Jankovic waits for her teammate to serve the ball. Toledo’s Neha Guru celebrates a point. Bowling Green’s Konstantina Adamopoulou returns the ball. Toledo’s Jone Ibanez celebrates a point. Bowling Green’s Leticia Fonseca returns the ball. Bowling Green’s Leticia Fonseca celebrates a point. Toledo’s Anastasia Akuginova and Gaby Rondon celebrate a win. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/19/briggs-loaded-toledo-ohio-state-schedule-highlights-our-top-10-area-college/stories/20260419114 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/19/briggs-loaded-toledo-ohio-state-schedule-highlights-our-top-10-area-college/stories/20260419114#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:17:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/04/19/briggs-loaded-toledo-ohio-state-schedule-highlights-our-top-10-area-college/stories/20260419114 Now that spring football is over, time to start making fall plans. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith catches a pass for a touchdown against Michigan defensive back Zeke Berry during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Nov. 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-best-bites-downtown-toledo/stories/20260419113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-best-bites-downtown-toledo/stories/20260419113#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:15:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-best-bites-downtown-toledo/stories/20260419113 Locals tried various foods from various restaurants during Best Bites in downtown Toledo on April 18. Mini potpies are offered inside of Registry Bistro. Whitney Beczynski, co-owner of Bite Catering, dishes up a Swedish meatball tasting plate for a customer inside of The Mez. Brian Cowdrey, September Killy, Melissa Amspoker, and Jim Amspoker cheers margaritas together at Migos. Sue Donbrosky and Brenda Stalder look at their guided map before heading to the next location while standing outside of PizzaPapalis. From left, Lisa and Tim Leeds, walk with Annie and Jim Szydlowski, leaving Registry Bistro. Mini desserts are offered inside of Registry Bistro. Josh Mossing takes a picture of a French fry appetizer from Papa Kato’s. Sue Donbrosky holds her punch-hole lanyard, to keep track of the different locations visited. Heather Woods and Breanna DeSandro reach for the small bites offered at Registry Bistro. Bite-sized cocktails offered inside of Registry Bistro. Mariah Smith, of Papa Kato’s, hands out bite-sized appetizers to attendees. Maricris Medel takes a picture of a French fry appetizer from Papa Kato’s. Erin Lottier, of Swanky Scoops, hands Chris Doniere ice cream inside of The Mez. Whitney Beczynski, co-owner of Bite Catering, hands Brandi Doniere a Swedish meatball tasting plate inside of The Mez. Evelyn Meredith and Paul Coltrane stands outside of Ye Old Dirty Bird with food and drinks. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/19/trump-says-us-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship-strait-hormuz-pass-blockade/stories/20260419112 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/19/trump-says-us-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship-strait-hormuz-pass-blockade/stories/20260419112#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:51:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/04/19/trump-says-us-seizes-iranian-flagged-cargo-ship-strait-hormuz-pass-blockade/stories/20260419112 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said the U.S. forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first such interception since the blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, on April 18. A police officer stands guard at a checkpoint on a barricaded road to ensure security ahead of the second round of the U.S. Iran officials talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 19. Army troops patrol at a road to ensure security ahead of the second round of the U.S. Iran officials talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 19. A tanker sits anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, on April 18. Police officers stand guard at a checkpoint on a barricaded road to ensure security ahead of the second round of the U.S. Iran officials talks in Islamabad on April 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/19/8-children-killed-domestic-shootings-across-multiple-homes-louisiana-police-say/stories/20260419111 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/19/8-children-killed-domestic-shootings-across-multiple-homes-louisiana-police-say/stories/20260419111#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:43:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/nation/2026/04/19/8-children-killed-domestic-shootings-across-multiple-homes-louisiana-police-say/stories/20260419111 Eight children were shot and killed across three homes in south Shreveport, La., early Sunday in what authorities are calling a domestic disturbance. The victims ranged in age from 1 to 14. Satonia Small, with the organization Something Safe To Do, speaks to the news media and others gathered close to where a mass shooting took place in Shreveport, La., on April 19. Police tape blocks off a house in Shreveport, La., that is one of the locations tied to a mass shooting on April 19. Police gather on Harrison Street near Bernstein Avenue, in Shreveport, La., at a location being investigated for a mass shooting on April 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-half-o-ween-screams/stories/20260419110 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-half-o-ween-screams/stories/20260419110#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:08:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/living/2026/04/19/photo-gallery-half-o-ween-screams/stories/20260419110 Scary fun was offered at Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on Saturday. Scott Wilson and his daughter Emma get a caricature done during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. People explore spooky vendors during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. The cast of "Carrie" performs during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. People get an astrology reading during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. A person walks by two hearses during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Kristina Burgard, dressed as Mother Nature, and Marina Hunsinger look at handmade crystal horns during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Jason Raby and his son Alex, 10, watch a movie together during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Eli Jachimiak competes in the scream contest during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Nyx Hayes reacts to a scream in the scream contest during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Evelynn Adkins, 8, reacts to her scream in the scream contest during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. Evelynn Adkins, 8, celebrates winning the scream contest during the second year of Half-O-Ween at the Collingwood Arts Center in Toledo on April 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/tpd-accepting-applications-2026-safe-t-city-program/stories/20260417096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/tpd-accepting-applications-2026-safe-t-city-program/stories/20260417096#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:11:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/tpd-accepting-applications-2026-safe-t-city-program/stories/20260417096 The Toledo Police Department is accepting applications for the 2026 summer Safe-T-City program. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/faith-climate-change-topic-luncheon-talk/stories/20260419108 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/faith-climate-change-topic-luncheon-talk/stories/20260419108#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:57:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/faith-climate-change-topic-luncheon-talk/stories/20260419108 A retired University of Toledo scientist is set to speak Thursday on climate change. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/ohio-national-guard-conduct-inspections-swanton-military-base/stories/20260417113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/ohio-national-guard-conduct-inspections-swanton-military-base/stories/20260417113#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:57:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/04/19/ohio-national-guard-conduct-inspections-swanton-military-base/stories/20260417113 The Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing will participate in an extensive air combat command, combat readiness inspection from Monday through April 26 at the base in Swanton. Pilot Lt. Col. Chad Holesko boards as Evan Rankin, a former Walleye player, smiles from his seat in an F-16 for a flight with the 180th Fighter Wing at Toledo Air National Guard Base in Swanton in 2019. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/19/road-warrior-lane-closings-at-downtown-corner-are-short-but-pesky/stories/20260418091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/19/road-warrior-lane-closings-at-downtown-corner-are-short-but-pesky/stories/20260418091#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:35:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/19/road-warrior-lane-closings-at-downtown-corner-are-short-but-pesky/stories/20260418091 A lane closing need not be big to be problematic. Everybody was lined up properly for this cycle of the traffic light on Michigan Street at Washington Street on April 17 but when traffic is heavier the merging can get interesting. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/19/pavement-work-affect-2-toledo-streets-early-week/stories/20260419059 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/19/pavement-work-affect-2-toledo-streets-early-week/stories/20260419059#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:34:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/19/pavement-work-affect-2-toledo-streets-early-week/stories/20260419059 One Toledo street will be closed and another will have lane restrictions during pavement restoration Monday and Tuesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation said. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/04/19/balancing-act-local-performers-balance-day-jobs-with-community-theater/stories/20260419027 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/04/19/balancing-act-local-performers-balance-day-jobs-with-community-theater/stories/20260419027#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2026/04/19/balancing-act-local-performers-balance-day-jobs-with-community-theater/stories/20260419027 Months of rehearsals. Hours of memorization. Hundreds of sound cues. Trevor Walsh works on building the set for the new production at Black Swamp Players, The Revolutionists, in Bowling Green on April 10. Trevor Walsh, left, works on building the set for the new production at Black Swamp Players, The Revolutionists, in Bowling Green on April 10. Local performer Riley Runnells choreographs shows across the region on top of her day job, up to six days a week. Nate Goldsmith, left, works hard in community theater rehearsals. Recently, he landed his dream role in the Croswell Opera House's production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' Nate Goldsmith, left, practices in community theater rehearsals. Recently, he landed his dream role in the Croswell Opera House's production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' Nate Goldsmith, right, acts in 'Hello, Dolly!', before already landing his dream role in the Croswell Opera House's production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' Nate Goldsmith, center, credits his role as Joseph in 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' at Oregon Community Theatre for giving him the confidence to land his dream role in the Croswell Opera House's production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' Local performer Riley Runnells choreographs 'She Kills Monsters' with Issue Box Theatre last year. Riley Runnells choreographs 'Heathers' with Collingwood Arts Center's Stone Productions. Local performer Riley Runnells choreographs 'Disenchanted' with 3B Productions last year. Local performer Riley Runnells choreographs shows across the region on top of her day job, up to six days a week. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/19/ohioan-family-caregivers-provide-32-billion-in-labor-each-year-study-finds/stories/20260405066 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/19/ohioan-family-caregivers-provide-32-billion-in-labor-each-year-study-finds/stories/20260405066#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/health-and-well-being/2026/04/19/ohioan-family-caregivers-provide-32-billion-in-labor-each-year-study-finds/stories/20260405066 Without family caregivers, the aging and disabled population would be in trouble, an AARP study concluded. Nancy Temme at her home in Whitehouse, where she is a caregiver to her husband. Nancy Temme cares for her husband, using specialized fixtures and tools in their home in Whitehouse. Nancy Temme cares for her husband at their home and with the help of specialized equipment. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and dementia in 2000. Nancy Temme uses equipment to help care for her husband in their home. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/19/father-young-daughter-build-business-caring-headstones-northwest-ohio/stories/20260429003 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/19/father-young-daughter-build-business-caring-headstones-northwest-ohio/stories/20260429003#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:56:26 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/suburbs/2026/04/19/father-young-daughter-build-business-caring-headstones-northwest-ohio/stories/20260429003 OAK HARBOR, Ohio — Grave care isn’t something most families think about until they’re searching for a headstone they can barely find. Jason Ribby and his daughter Maizie, 6, who has Down syndrome, run Grave Expectations, a business in which the two care for gravesites on behalf of families who can’t always visit in person on April 6 at Oak Harbor Union Cemetery. Maizie Ribby, 6, who has Down syndrome, cleans a grave on April 6 at Oak Harbor Union Cemetery in Oak Harbor. Maize helps her dad Jason Ribby run Grave Expectations, a business in which the two care for gravesites on behalf of families who can’t always visit in person. Jason Ribby and his daughter Maizie, 6, who has Down syndrome, run Grave Expectations, a business in which the two care for gravesites on behalf of families who can’t always visit in person on April 6 at Oak Harbor Union Cemetery in Oak Harbor. Jason Ribby and his daughter Maizie, 6, who has Down syndrome, run Grave Expectations, a business in which the two care for gravesites on behalf of families who can’t always visit in person on April 6 at Oak Harbor Union Cemetery. Jason Ribby and his daughter Maizie, 6, who has Down syndrome, run Grave Expectations, a business in which the two care for gravesites on behalf of families who can’t always visit in person on April 6 at Oak Harbor Union Cemetery. Once weathered, this headstone now stands cleaned and restored by Jason Ribby of Grave Expectations, who cares for gravesites on behalf of families who can’t always visit, ensuring each resting place is treated with honor and compassion. Once weathered, this headstone now stands cleaned and restored by Jason Ribby of Grave Expectations, who cares for gravesites on behalf of families who can’t always visit, ensuring each resting place is treated with honor and compassion. Once weathered, this headstone now stands cleaned and restored by Jason Ribby of Grave Expectations, who cares for gravesites on behalf of families who can’t always visit, ensuring each resting place is treated with honor and compassion. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/19/ohio-lawmakers-votes-4-13-4-17-26/stories/20260417097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/19/ohio-lawmakers-votes-4-13-4-17-26/stories/20260417097#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/04/19/ohio-lawmakers-votes-4-13-4-17-26/stories/20260417097 A look at recent actions in the Ohio General Assembly and how lawmakers representing the area voted. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/04/19/how-spending-shocks-affect-retirement-planning/stories/20260413004 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/04/19/how-spending-shocks-affect-retirement-planning/stories/20260413004#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/04/19/how-spending-shocks-affect-retirement-planning/stories/20260413004 Market performance tends to dominate the conversation about risks to a retirement plan. But spending shocks can also curb a retirement portfolio’s longevity. A board above the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange displays the closing number for the Dow Jones industrial average on Dec. 11. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/19/gatorade-invented-hydration-drinks-now-it-s-fighting-to-own-them-again/stories/20260419043 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/19/gatorade-invented-hydration-drinks-now-it-s-fighting-to-own-them-again/stories/20260419043#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/04/19/gatorade-invented-hydration-drinks-now-it-s-fighting-to-own-them-again/stories/20260419043 NEW YORK — It’s not just hardcore athletes who want to stay hydrated, and that’s become a problem for Gatorade. Gatorade is getting a major makeover, consisting of new drinks, powders and packaging. Gatorade Lower Sugar has been a success for the company. Gatorade's new packaging rolling out later this year. This undated photo provided by University of Florida Archives via PepsiCo shows a Gatorade sports drink. This photo provided by University of Florida Archives via PepsiCo shows Robert Cade, the inventor of Gatorade, in 1965. Athletics' Lawrence Butler, left, and Max Muncy dump Gatorade on Brent Rooker, right, after he hit a walk-off three-run home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on April 5 in West Sacramento, Calif. Arizona Diamondbacks' Jose Fernandez gets a Gatorade bath after hitting two home runs and four RBI's in his first major league baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on March 31 in Phoenix.